The Metropolitan Opera
New York City, USA
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About The Metropolitan Opera
The Metropolitan Opera is a renowned opera house located in New York City, celebrated for its grand performances and impressive capacity of 3,800 seats. It attracts visitors from around the world who come to experience its rich cultural offerings and the artistry of its productions.
Entry tickets for The Metropolitan Opera are available through multiple marketplaces, with prices varying across platforms. As options include several sellers, comparing ticket prices can help visitors find the best deal for their preferred performance.
Compare admission to The Metropolitan Opera
9 marketplaces sell entry to The Metropolitan Opera, from $51.29.
| Seller | Ticket | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Priceline | Innocence at The Metropolitan Opera House Ticket | $51.29 | View |
| Over The Planet | Family Circle Prime and Balance | $51.29 | View |
| Tourscanner | La Traviata at The Metropolitan Opera House Ticket | $51.29 | View |
| Civitatis | General admission | $58.75 | View |
| Evendo | Turandot at The Metropolitan Opera House Ticket | $60.26 | View |
| Experience Gifts | New York Met Opera Frida and Diego | $74.36 | View |
| Cool Destinations | Family Circle Prime and Balance | $88.59 | View |
| Expedia | Dress Circle Balance | $101.18 | View |
| Viator | Dress Circle Balance | $130.77 | View |
Tours, passes & combos at The Metropolitan Opera
Skip-the-line, guided tours, city passes and combo tickets — priced higher because they bundle extras beyond standard entry.
| Seller | Option | Price (USD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metropolitan Opera House Official | General Adult Admission | $40 | View |
| Expedia | Family Circle Prime and Balance | $47.06 | View |
| Viator | Family Circle Prime and Balance | $60.26 | View |
| Expedia | Orchestra Rear/Balcony Prime and Balance | $91.76 | View |
| Viator | Orchestra Rear/Balcony Prime and Balance | $110.26 | View |
| Expedia | Balcony Prime and Balance | $115.29 | View |
| Viator | Balcony Prime and Balance | $125.65 | View |
Did you know?
- Architects
- Wallace Harrison, Max Abramovitz
- Capacity
- 3,800
- Type
- Opera house in New York
Visitor information
- Address: 30 Lincoln Center Plaza, New York, NY 10023
- Phone: (212) 362-6000
- Official website: http://www.metopera.org/
People also ask
Can I wear jeans to the Metropolitan Opera?
There is no dress code at the Met, but a night at the opera can be a great excuse to get dressed up.
What happened to the Metropolitan Opera House in New York?
The Old Metropolitan Opera House opened in 1883 and was razed Jan. 1967. The demolition of the “Old” Metropolitan Opera House was the first loss of a potential landmark since the New York City Landmarks Law was passed in 1965. The Met then opened at Lincoln Center in 1967.
Did the Vanderbilts build the Met opera house?
Led by Alva Vanderbilt, the city's new millionaires built their own opera house at 39th Street. The Metropolitan Opera House opened in 1883. The building's yellow-brick facade along Broadway was not particularly ornate, owing in part to the rent-producing apartments added to the structure.
Is the Met opera house the same as the Met Museum?
Fondly known as the Met (and not to be confused with the Metropolitan Museum of Art, which shares the same shortened moniker), the Metropolitan Opera is the largest classical music organization in America, presenting nearly 30 different operas in the September-May opera season.